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Pandemic Profits: UPS Reels in Nearly $1 Billion<p><span>Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, UPS announced first-quarter profits today of just under $1 billion after taxes.</span></p>Tue, 28 Apr 2020 13:48:45 -0400Keyian Vafaihttp://www.upsteamstersunited.org/pandemic_profits_ups_reels_in_nearly_1_billion
New COVID-19 Side Deal Lets UPSers Work Vacations<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The IBT Package Division has signed a new side agreement with UPS on a “COVID-19 Vacation Bank” that allows drivers who want to spend more time at work during a pandemic to voluntarily work their vacations.</span></p>Mon, 13 Apr 2020 17:24:00 -0400UPS Teamsters Unitedhttp://www.upsteamstersunited.org/new_covid_19_side_deal_lets_upsers_work_vacations
IBT Gives OK for Part-Timers to Deliver With Personal Cars<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The IBT has approved a </span><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="https://d3n8a8pro7vhmx.cloudfront.net/teamstersforademocraticunion/pages/11907/attachments/original/1586811908/Letter_of_Agreement_with_UPS_3-30-2020_West.pdf?1586811908">letter of agreement</a></strong></span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> to allow UPS to possibly utilize part-timers to deliver overflow volume in their personal cars, if volume grows significantly. </span></p>Mon, 13 Apr 2020 17:22:00 -0400UPS Teamsters Unitedhttp://www.upsteamstersunited.org/ibt_gives_ok_for_part_timers_to_deliver_with_personal_cars
Unity Wins for Metro-Philadelphia UPSers<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">UPS Teamsters in Lawnside, NJ have won PPE and improved conditions for hub workers by sticking together to stand up to management. </span></p>Sat, 11 Apr 2020 11:58:00 -0400UPS Teamsters Unitedhttp://www.upsteamstersunited.org/unity_wins_for_metro_philadelphia_upsers
Your Rights If You’re Exposed to COVID-19 at UPS<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">OSHA and CDC guidelines are clear about what management should do if a UPS employee in your workplace tests positive for COVID-19. Here's what to do if UPS isn’t following the rules. </span></p>Tue, 07 Apr 2020 22:05:00 -0400UPS Teamsters Unitedhttp://www.upsteamstersunited.org/your_rights_if_you_re_exposed_to_covid_19_at_ups
Nashville Teamsters Take Action for Safety, Win Improvements<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Fed up with unsanitary and unsafe working conditions, UPS Teamsters in Nashville Local 480 took action. In less than a week, the company changed its practices and began improving conditions.</span></p>Tue, 07 Apr 2020 14:48:00 -0400UPS Teamsters Unitedhttp://www.upsteamstersunited.org/safetyaction_nashville
TeamCare Extends Health Coverage for Laid-off Teamsters<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In a win for working Teamsters, laid-off UPS Freight Teamsters and UPSers who are covered by TeamCare will receive up to eight weeks of continued healthcare coverage at no cost to members.</span></p>Tue, 07 Apr 2020 14:47:00 -0400UPS Teamsters Unitedhttp://www.upsteamstersunited.org/teamcare_extends_health_coverage_for_laid_off_teamsters
Has the IBT Really Reached a Deal on COVID-19 Safety Supplies?<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">On a Teamster podcast, Package Division Director Denis Taylor claims he’s negotiated an agreement for Teamster drivers to get a UPS purchase order so they can buy PPE and critical safety supplies out on their routes. Is this a real agreement or another empty promise from the Hoffa administration?</span></p>Tue, 07 Apr 2020 14:46:00 -0400UPS Teamsters Unitedhttp://www.upsteamstersunited.org/has_the_ibt_reached_to_get_safety_supplies_for_upsers_upstu
New York UPSers Take Action to Protect Themselves & the Public<p>UPS Teamsters in New York City are taking action to protect themselves and the public in the heart of the COVID-19 pandemic. </p>Tue, 07 Apr 2020 14:16:07 -0400UPS Teamsters Unitedhttp://www.upsteamstersunited.org/new_york_upsers_take_action_to_protect_themselves_the_public
Demand Amazon Reinstate Fired COVID-19 Whistleblower<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Amazon has fired a worker who led a protest demanding health and safety protections against COVID-19. UPS Teamsters are uniting to support the whistleblower and demand his reinstatement. </span></p>Tue, 31 Mar 2020 18:59:00 -0400UPS Teamsters Unitedhttp://www.upsteamstersunited.org/demand_amazon_reinstate_fired_covid_19_whistleblower_upstunews
Making UPS Deliver Hand Sanitizer & Cleaning Supplies<p><span>Rhode Island Teamsters got UPS to fork over the company credit card and purchased $21,000 in cleaning supplies, gloves, and hand sanitizer all on company time. Here's how they made it happen.</span></p>Tue, 31 Mar 2020 10:48:00 -0400UPS Teamsters Unitedhttp://www.upsteamstersunited.org/making_ups_deliver_hand_sanitizer_and_cleaning_supplies
Local 322 Members in Action<p><span>UPS Teamsters in Richmond are getting gloves and hand sanitizer thanks to quick thinking by Local 322 members and decisive action by their local union. </span></p>Mon, 30 Mar 2020 18:15:00 -0400UPS Teamsters Unitedhttp://www.upsteamstersunited.org/local_322_members_in_action
Amazon Workers Strike for COVID-19 Protections<p>More than 100 Amazon workers in Staten Island went on strike this morning to demand that the warehouse be closed with full pay to all workers, until Amazon comes up with a real plan to keep workers safe.</p>Mon, 30 Mar 2020 13:00:00 -0400UPS Teamsters Unitedhttp://www.upsteamstersunited.org/amazon_workers_strike_for_covid_19_protections
Listen to Our COVID-19 Conference Call<p style="font-weight: 400;">More than 700 UPS Teamsters joined a national conference call on meeting the challenge of the COVID-19 crisis.</p>
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UPS Teamsters United COVID-19 Call<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">On Sunday, March 29, join UPS Teamsters and local union leaders on a national conference call. </span></p>Sat, 28 Mar 2020 14:41:00 -0400UPS Teamsters Unitedhttp://www.upsteamstersunited.org/ups_teamsters_united_covid_19_conf_call
COVID-19: TeamCare News & Benefits<p><span>TeamCare has issued a detailed bulletin and Q&amp;A with information about COVID-19, including what to do if you feel sick, testing, and eligibility for short-term disability benefits.</span></p>Fri, 27 Mar 2020 16:45:00 -0400UPS Teamsters Unitedhttp://www.upsteamstersunited.org/covid_19_teamcare_news_benefits
Protect UPSers & the Public from COVID-19<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">UPS Teamsters are proud to be serving our customers and our communities during the COVID-19 crisis. We need management to step up too. </span></p>Fri, 20 Mar 2020 19:44:00 -0400UPS Teamsters Unitedhttp://www.upsteamstersunited.org/protect_upsers_the_public_from_covid_19
NY Times Exposé on UPS & COVID-19<p><strong>A new report from the New York Times exposes the gap between management’s spin and the reality UPSers are facing at work. </strong></p>Fri, 20 Mar 2020 17:00:00 -0400UPS Teamsters Unitedhttp://www.upsteamstersunited.org/_terrified_package_delivery_employees_are_going_to_work_sick_unlisted
COVID-19: Paid Leave & Short-Term Disability<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">UPS Teamsters are eligible for paid leave and short-term disability benefits if you are under a physician’s care for COVID-19 or have been advised by a physician, teladoc or state agency to self-quarantine.</span></p>Fri, 20 Mar 2020 15:23:00 -0400UPS Teamsters Unitedhttp://www.upsteamstersunited.org/covid_19_paid_leave_short_term_disability
"As deliveries soar, UPS drivers say company's coronavirus precautions may not keep them or customers safe" — NBC News<p>A new report from NBC News reveals the lack of sanitary conditions UPS'ers are experiencing at work during the global pandemic.</p>Fri, 20 Mar 2020 12:00:00 -0400UPS Teamsters Unitedhttp://www.upsteamstersunited.org/_as_deliveries_soar_ups_drivers_say_company_s_coronavirus_precautions_may_not_keep_them_or_customers_safe_nbc_news